Sep 15, 2013: Hawke's Bay secured a remarkable come-from-behind victory at McLean Park to round out week five of the ITM Cut, the Magpies defeating Northland opponents hampered by a late yellow card to playmaker Daniel Hawkins.

Sep 7, 2013: Counties Manukau hold the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their 58-year history, defeating Hawke's Bay just five days after the Magpies had lifted the Log o' Wood for the first time in 44 years